Isaiah 41:27

41:27 I first decreed to Zion, ‘Look, here’s what will happen!’ ¹ 

I sent a herald to Jerusalem. ² 

Isaiah 59:20

59:20 “A protector ³  comes to Zion,

to those in Jacob who repent of their rebellious deeds,” ⁴  says the Lord.

[41:27]  ¹ tn The Hebrew text reads simply, “First to Zion, ‘Look here they are!’” The words “I decreed” are supplied in the translation for clarification.

[41:27]  ² map For location see Map5 B1; Map6 F3; Map7 E2; Map8 F2; Map10 B3; JP1 F4; JP2 F4; JP3 F4; JP4 F4.

[59:20]  ³ tn Or “redeemer.” See the note at 41:14.

[59:20]  ⁴ tn Heb “and to those who turn from rebellion in Jacob.”